{"title":"Raku Studio WARAKU","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaku Ware Kiln Waraku is a Kyoto-based kiln that continues to create works centered on Raku tea bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current head of the kiln, Motoo Kawasaki, the eighth generation, grew up watching his father, the previous head, at work. After first pursuing a career as a company employee, he eventually decided to carry on the family tradition and devote himself to the path of Raku ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaku tea bowls are uniquely Japanese vessels whose appeal deepens through use. They are shaped by hand without the use of a potter’s wheel, then carefully carved with a spatula so that they fit naturally in the hands. Through this process, each tea bowl becomes a one-of-a-kind piece, with no two ever exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive firing method of Raku ware, in which each piece is fired for a relatively short period of time, prevents the clay from becoming overly hard and dense. This gives the bowls their soft touch and warm, gentle texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Waraku Kiln, the tradition of the tea ceremony is carefully preserved while works are created to suit both contemporary tea gatherings and everyday life. In recent years, the kiln has also focused on producing Raku tableware, which has long been used for tea kaiseki and Japanese cuisine, and continues to share the appeal of Raku ware with audiences both in Japan and overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"machabowl-waraku-akaraku","title":"Matcha Bowl, Red Raku | Waraku","description":"\u003cp\u003eItem: Tea bowl\u003cbr\u003eSize (cm): Maximum diameter (φ) 12.0, Height (H) 8.0\u003cbr\u003eWeight (kg): Approx. 0.32\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Pottery\u003cbr\u003eDelivery format: Wooden box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha  bowl is a masterpiece created by Waraku-gama, which boasts over 400 years of history.\u003cbr\u003eWe have researched the angles and textures that make it comfortable to hold in the hand. Its beauty, considered not only for its appearance but also for its functionality, embodies the essence of wabi-sabi.\u003cbr\u003eThe gentle rim and serene red color evoke the feeling of the rich, brown earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning piece that beautifully highlights the vibrant color of matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This is a one-of-a-kind piece.\u003cbr\u003e*Raku tea bowls are very soft and delicate vessels. Please read the care instructions enclosed in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tohgoro Kyoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49220510679194,"sku":null,"price":94600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/4044\/9946\/files\/IMG_4968.jpg?v=1791086441"},{"product_id":"machabowl-waraku-kuroraku","title":"Matcha Bowl, Black Raku | Waraku","description":"\u003cp\u003eItem: Tea bowl\u003cbr\u003eSize (cm): Maximum diameter (φ) 12.2, Height (H) 8.8\u003cbr\u003eWeight (kg): Approx. 0.39\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Pottery\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Wooden box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl is a masterpiece created by Waraku Kiln, which boasts over 400 years of history.\u003cbr\u003eWe have studied the angles and textures to ensure it is comfortable to hold in the hand. Its beauty, which considers not only how it looks but also how it is used, is the true essence of wabi-sabi.\u003cbr\u003eThe gentle curve of the rim and the glossy jet-black finish evoke the vastness of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning piece that makes matcha look truly magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* This is a one-of-a-kind item.\u003cbr\u003e* Raku tea bowls are very soft and delicate vessels. Please be sure to read the handling instructions enclosed in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tohgoro Kyoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67659977228442,"sku":null,"price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/4044\/9946\/files\/IMG_4970.jpg?v=1791087852"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/4044\/9946\/collections\/IMG_4971.jpg?v=1791086401","url":"https:\/\/tohgoro-worldstore.net\/en-jp\/collections\/artist-waraku.oembed","provider":"Tohgoro Kyoto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}